Today, State Representative Marc Veasey filed to run in the Democratic primary in the new Congressional District 33. Veasey, who has represented State House District 95 for the last eight years, has been encouraged by dozens of community leaders in both Dallas and Tarrant counties to run and give North Texans a strong advocate and an effective representative who will serve with honor and integrity in Washington.

“I plan on running a strong campaign and look forward to earning the votes of the citizens of the new CD 33. I have a proven record of fighting for job creation, strong public schools and safe communities and will continue that fight in Congress,” said Marc Veasey.

Marc Veasey is recognized as one of the young rising stars among Texas Democrats. He is known as a coalition builder who has earned the trust of his colleagues and his constituents. Veasey has earned the praise and support of many North Texas community leaders as well as current and former State House colleagues.

“We need Marc Veasey in Congress. Marc is a man of character and integrity. He works everyday to make sure we honor and care for seniors who need help while ensuring that our children have the tools to achieve the American dream.” said State Representative Jessica Farrar.

The new District 33 includes neighborhoods in both Tarrant and Dallas counties similar to the district represented by long-time Congressman Martin Frost. It is anchored in the Fort Worth neighborhoods that make up most of Veasey’s House District 95. In 2008 Fort Worth and Tarrant County made up nearing 60 percent of voter turnout in District 33 giving Marc the strongest electoral base of any candidate running in the new district.

“Marc Veasey will fight for North Texas and will get things done. I am honored to support him. Marc has the tough minded courage to stand up to Republicans in the Congress and fight for good paying jobs, health care and Social Security for our seniors.” said former Congressman Martin Frost.

Even though the maps have been public for just over a week, a strong and impressive list of supporters have already endorsed Marc Veasey for Congress.

“I am honored and humbled by the outpouring of support I have received from North Texas community leaders in such a short period of time. My pledge is to continue doing in Congress what I have always done here at home – fight hard for our families and our Democratic values and stand up against the divisive Republicans in Washington who seek to undermine our values,” said Marc Veasey.